Tag: Bugis

August 10, 2017

Making its round on social media, one cannot help but being attracted to Lickety’s visually appealing pastel-colored shop front as well as their eye-catching Hong Kong-styled egglet（鸡蛋仔）served in a bouquet. The color combination reminded me of unicorns, My Little Pony, and rainbow pastel paddle pop ice cream. The egglet trend first originated from Oddies Foodies found at Hong Kong, after which Singapore had a series of egglet products sprouting from 2016. Hvala, The Coffee Academics, NICEDAY… some of them had already moved on from egglets. However, that didn’t deter Lickety from reigniting peoples’ love for these egglet desserts. Located......

Craving for Japanese hotpot? There are some cuisines that are great for gatherings or bonding sessions, and Shabu Shabu is one of them. This dish is prepared by submerging thin slices of meat, vegetables and other ingredients into a pot of boiling water or dashi (broth). (Click PLAY for...

June 28, 2017

25 Degrees Burgers and Liquor Bar which originated from Los Angeles, has arrived in Singapore, situated at an interesting location of Hotel G. Hotel G is branded as a chic lifestyle hotel located on Middle Road near Bugis, and boosts of two such food establishments – Ginett which serves...

March 01, 2017

What will the Japanese feel when they find Singapore chilli crab sauce doused over tempura? At least it is not salted egg sauce, but never say never. Don Meijin 丼名人 is a donburi eatery added to the Ramen Champion fleet at Bugis+, located at Level 4. The eatery offers...

January 26, 2017

The word ‘Sifu’ in Cantonese means ‘master’ or ‘teacher’, often used as a respectful form of address. SIFU is also the name of a new Hong Kong café of sorts at Bugis Junction, and you may go in expecting they are the ‘master’ of many dishes. Well. The interior...

March 29, 2014

The true Ramen Champion Keisuke Takeda does not repeat concepts and ramen. Not at all. From his signature Ebi Soba Prawn Ramen in Japan, to his other three Singapore branches – Crab Broth Ramen at Millenia Walk, Tontotsu King at Orchid Hotel and Tori King at 100AM Amara Hotel,...

May 13, 2013

When Illuma did not work out, this mall at Bugis with the illuminated ‘crystal’ façade went for an overhaul with a lot more shopping and F&B outlets. Thus the birth of Bugis+, or Bugis Plus. Some of the new food places include Aloha Ma Maison, Aston Specialties, Blackball, C-Jade...

January 18, 2013

Poulet, the popular French casual dining restaurant at Bugis Plus, needs little introduction after it debuted with both positive reviews and customer attendance. Just look at the queues at Bugis+! (Read: Poulet at Bugis+) It is not surprisingly that Poulet’s second branch came fast and furious, at Great World...

November 20, 2012

Wait a minute! You mean the potatoes sold at Ireland’s Potatoes are not from Ireland? Before you feel cheated, the shop is so named after it was “inspired” by the “Great Potato” famine in Ireland’s during 1845, which made the Irish treasure potatoes a lot more. Therefore it was...

September 28, 2012

Do you both love and hate buffets – love the variety and choice of food, but hate the feeling of overeating, with a sense of guilty and feeling plumpish at the same time. Not a good feeling to have, right? (Read: 60 Best Hotel Buffets In Singapore) How to...

September 12, 2012

Poulét (pronounced Poo-lay, meaning chicken) is a new French casual dining restaurant at Bugis+ offering adorable French classics to the masses. Some still call it Illuma, or Bugis Plus. (Read: New Poulet branch at Great World City) The French-themed bistro is at an open dining area opposite Ramen Champion....

August 14, 2012

The awesome South Korean fried chicken restaurant Bonchon Chicken 본촌치킨 has finally reached Singapore, right at Bugis+ (the former Illuma). Not to be confused with 4 Fingers Bonchon Crispy Chicken at Ion Orchard, this is the original franchise from Korea which is popular even in New York and Los...

July 09, 2012

Let’s first talk about the history of “Yayoiken”, started more than 125 years ago as a Western food restaurant in Kaybacho Tokyo. That was when Western cuisine was still considered rare in Japan, it is no surprise that they successfully developed a chain with 190 restaurants in Japan alone.